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Descartes Proofs For Existence of God
Existence of God
Religion
Rene Descartes
The existence of God has always been controversial. There are those who believe and those who do not. Philosopher Rene Descartes did not believe in God’s existence until he dove into his own mind. After his revelation, Descartes discussed his proofs to God’s existence in his writing. He also discusses why humans are not perfect…
Compare & Contrast: Plato, Descartes, & James
Plato
Rene Descartes
The concept of truth is one that has been debated for years and will continue to be the subject matter of debates to come. It is commonly pondered whether truth is absolute, or if it is more subject to the interpretation of the individual. Blaise Pascall’s coined phrase, ?the heart hath its reasons, which the…
Geometry is Everywhere
Geometry
Mathematics
Mathematics In Nature
Rene Descartes
Whether you know it or not, geometry is everywhere. Geometry is a type of math that deals with lines, planes, shapes, angles, and much more. When you are driving down the road you see buildings that have geometric qualities. When you come to a stop-sign, you see an eight sided figure called an octagon. So,…
Descartes Ontological Argument
Does God Exist
Existence of God
Rene Descartes
Religion has been around for as long as we can remember. Many people have different beliefs and try to explain those beliefs through their faith or rationally through their knowledge. Most religions are based on a belief of a higher power, God, creator of the universe whose existence had been revealed through religious texts. Some…
Problem of Question Does God Exist
Does God Exist
Existence of God
Rene Descartes
One of the most puzzling questions of philosophy is that of the existence of God and morality and their interaction. From this question of God and morality arises several arguments, for instance, did morality exist before God did or did God create morality? If God does not exist at all or ceased to exist at…
Arguments for God Really Exists
Does God Exist
Existence of God
Rene Descartes
The curiosity of if God really exists or not has been a big question for decades and have created numerous arguments around the globe. Descartes’, one of the ancient philosophers argued that he has developed evidence which can prove that God exists through a long process of thoughts running though his mind. He talks about…
Should Animals Have Rights Or Not?
Animals Rights
Immanuel Kant
Philosophers
Rene Descartes
Throughout history, animals have been used by the humans in various ways: domesticated as loyal companions, served as health minerals, killed for their fur and skins, transportation, performers, fought in wars and sports. There is a debate happening in the world whether animals should have rights or not. Some people say that humans can recognize…
Plato’s and Descartes’ Arguments for Existence of God
Existence of God
Plato
Rene Descartes
Whilst there has been a plethora of beliefs and faith regarding god, the basic premise of a supreme being or beings that hold perfect qualities such as omnipotence, omniscience and Omnibenevolence is present throughout time. The philosophers I will be examining; Plato and Descartes, come from different eras and intrinsically hold different beliefs, thus their…
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Parents: Joachim Descartes, Jeanne Brochard
Siblings: Anne Descartes, Pierre Descartes, Jeanne Descartes, Joachim Descartes